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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day, two motorcycle crashes in Philadelphia left a 46-year-old rider in Kensington and another rider in Northeast Philadelphia critically injured—police are investigating both incidents. KYW Newsradio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police investigated a hit-and-run accident in Fairmount Park after a bicyclist was fatally struck in the 1600 block of Belmont Avenue on Tuesday morning near the Avenue of the Republic, with a black Dodge Charger seized for evidence and no arrests made. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moore College of Art & Design has opened a new residence hall in Rittenhouse Square — a 33% capacity boost — that guarantees on-campus housing for all 501 students during their studies. Other Philly-area colleges — including Temple, St. Joseph's, Eastern, Chestnut Hill, Gwynedd Mercy, and Swarthmore — have unveiled new buildings and launched fresh programs to enhance student life this school year. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Shervon Thompson, principal and Dobbins alum, spoke yesterday about the strong legacy of career technical education at the high school that offers courses in barbering, graphics, plumbing and more. Gov. Shapiro and Mayor Parker joined other speakers to highlight increased bipartisan funding and expanded apprenticeship opportunities—efforts that aim to boost job training statewide. WHYY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Citylight Church in Manayunk transformed a historic mill by leaving its ground floor empty and renovating the second floor using Passive House design—this $7.5 million project will protect the building from future flood risks and serve as a model for preserving historic spaces in flood-prone areas. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles did not have all 11 starters fully present in training camp—injuries and rest plans limited players like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. They will rely on their continuity and new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as they prepare for tomorrow's season opener against Dallas. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Saquon Barkley joined the exclusive 2,000-yard club in his first season with the Eagles and now plans to build on that success as his team carefully manages his workload for the new season—his teammates and coaches praise his strong work ethic. He says he will keep working hard to help the Eagles win. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles defense in 2025 will feature strong players like Jalen Carter and rising star Jalyx Hunt—while veterans like Jordan Davis and Zack Baun add strength to the mix. If the group works well together, the team will use its mix of speed and pressure to compete with rivals. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Inquirer’s Eagles beat writers forecast a mixed season for the Eagles in 2025, predicting wins against the Cowboys, Broncos, Giants and others while expecting losses to teams such as the Chiefs, Rams and Packers. Their game-by-game predictions point to challenges from key injuries and travel issues — details that offer fans a closer look at what lies ahead. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Eagles advised fans to arrive early and use carpooling for their Thursday season opener at Lincoln Financial Field because SEPTA’s reduced service may delay travel. Parking lots at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex open at 1:30 p.m.—the team also asks fans without tickets to avoid the area. The Philadelphia Inquirer
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
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